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Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. (NYSE: BKD) is a large U.S. operator of senior living communities, with a portfolio that includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities. The BKD news feed on Stock Titan aggregates company-issued updates and other coverage so readers can follow how Brookdale’s operations, occupancy, and capital structure evolve over time.
Brookdale regularly publishes occupancy updates, detailing consolidated and same community weighted average occupancy, month-end occupancy, and sequential and year-over-year changes. These monthly and quarterly occupancy reports provide insight into resident demand, move-in and move-out trends, and seasonal patterns across its communities.
The company also issues earnings releases that discuss quarterly financial results, including resident fees, facility operating expenses, general and administrative expenses, and non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow. These releases often include commentary on portfolio dispositions, lease transitions, and liquidity metrics.
In addition, Brookdale news includes financing announcements, such as mortgage loans and credit facilities secured by first mortgages on senior living communities, along with information on refinancing upcoming debt maturities and the mix of fixed-rate and variable-rate obligations. Leadership and governance developments, including the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer and a Chief Operating Officer, are reported through press releases and corresponding Form 8-K filings.
Investors, analysts, and others interested in the senior living sector can use this BKD news page to review a chronological record of Brookdale’s publicly reported occupancy trends, financial updates, capital markets activity, and executive changes. Bookmark this page to quickly access new Brookdale Senior Living announcements as they are released.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) will host an Investor Day in Nashville, TN on January 30, 2026, with presentations from the executive team. The event will run from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central Time and will be webcast live with slides at brookdaleinvestors.com/events. Attendees are asked to allow extra time to connect. A replay of the webcast will be available after the event.
Brookdale operates 584 communities across 41 states and serves about 51,000 residents as of December 31, 2025. The company offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) reported December 2025 and fourth-quarter occupancy results on Jan. 12, 2026. Consolidated weighted average occupancy was 82.5% for the fourth quarter, a sequential increase of 70 basis points from Q3 2025 and a 310 basis point year‑over‑year gain. December month‑end consolidated weighted occupancy was 82.4%, up 310 basis points year‑over‑year and 30 basis points sequentially, while sequential weighted average occupancy fell only 10 basis points (better than the typical ~30 basis‑point seasonal decline). Brookdale operates 584 communities across 41 states serving about 51,000 residents as of Dec. 31, 2025.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) completed multiple financing transactions in December 2025 totaling approximately $600 million to refinance mortgage maturities. The company refinanced about $350 million of 2026 maturities and about $200 million of 2027 maturities, increasing the proportion of fixed-rate debt and preserving optionality for conversions, borrow-ups, and partial releases. The blended interest rate of the new loans is comparable to prior loans, and annual net interest expense is not expected to be significantly impacted.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) reported November 2025 occupancy metrics. Consolidated weighted average occupancy was 82.5%, up 300 basis points year-over-year and down 10 basis points sequentially. Same-community occupancy was 82.8%, up 250 basis points year-over-year and down 20 basis points sequentially. Fourth quarter-to-date occupancy is 82.6%, an 80 basis point increase versus the full third quarter of 2025.
Brookdale operates 589 communities across 41 states and serves about 52,000 residents as of November 30, 2025.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) announced that Mary Sue Patchett will become Chief Operating Officer effective December 1, 2025. Ms. Patchett brings 40 years of senior living experience and served as Interim Executive VP – Community and Field Operations, where she helped redesign and implement Brookdale's new regional operating structure.
As COO she will oversee six regional vice presidents plus clinical, dementia care, service alignment, resident and family engagement, experience, and dining leaders. Brookdale operates 623 communities across 41 states, serving about 57,000 residents as of September 30, 2025.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE:BKD) donated $30,000 to Folds of Honor on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025 to support academic scholarships for spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members and first responders. The gift aligns with Brookdale's stated commitment to veterans among its residents and employees.
Folds of Honor, founded in 2007, has awarded nearly 73,000 scholarships. Brookdale also released a special edition of its podcast The Grey Take (season 1, episode 8) featuring caregiver stories and resources for veterans experiencing trauma.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) reported 3Q 2025 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, showing occupancy and cash-flow improvement alongside a larger GAAP loss. Weighted average occupancy rose to 81.8% (up 290 bps YoY) and same-community occupancy to 82.3% (up 260 bps). Adjusted EBITDA grew 20.4% YoY to $111.1M. Adjusted Free Cash Flow improved to $21.8M and net cash from operations was $76.5M. GAAP net loss was $114.7M, which included a $62.7M non-cash impairment charge. Full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised to $455M–$460M.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) will release third quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
The company will host a conference call on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern) with a live webcast at brookdaleinvestors.com; a replay will be available shortly after the event.
Brookdale operates 623 communities across 41 states and served approximately 57,000 residents as of September 30, 2025. For more information, visit brookdale.com.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) reported September 2025 occupancy metrics showing broad improvement across consolidated and same‑community measures. September weighted average consolidated occupancy was 82.5% (+330 bps YoY, +70 bps sequential). Month‑end consolidated occupancy was 83.8% (+60 bps sequential). Q3 weighted average consolidated occupancy was 81.8% (+290 bps YoY, +170 bps sequential). Same‑community September weighted average occupancy was 82.7% (+270 bps YoY, +40 bps sequential) and month‑end same‑community occupancy was 84.0% (+30 bps sequential). Q3 same‑community occupancy was 82.3% (+260 bps YoY, +150 bps sequential), the highest sequential growth since 2022. Brookdale operates 623 communities serving ~57,000 residents as of September 30, 2025.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) has appointed Nick Stengle as its new Chief Executive Officer and Board member, effective October 6, 2025. Stengle succeeds Interim CEO Denise W. Warren, who will return to her role as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board.
Stengle brings extensive leadership experience from his roles as President and COO of Gentiva, where he oversaw operations across 550 locations in 38 states, and as EVP and COO of Sunrise Senior Living, where he managed 250 communities serving over 20,000 residents. His background includes significant experience in senior living, healthcare, and hospitality sectors, complemented by an 11-year career in the U.S. Air Force as a Top Gun Instructor Pilot.
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